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Hackerspace Nijmegen has a Meshtastic node. Given the limitations in reach without the internet with Meshtastic, another open source project has become popular recently: Meshcore. | Hackerspace Nijmegen has a Meshtastic node. Given the limitations in reach without the internet with Meshtastic, another open source project has become popular recently: Meshcore. Meshcore has a clear distinction between repeaters and clients (companions) and seems to be a more robust implementation of Lora. | ||
As there are hardly any repeaters (October 2025) in Nijmegen, we have setup a Meshcore repeater in the space as well. | As there are hardly any repeaters (October 2025) in Nijmegen, we have setup a Meshcore repeater in the space as well. | ||
Versie van 5 nov 2025 09:20
Hackerspace Nijmegen has a Meshtastic node. Given the limitations in reach without the internet with Meshtastic, another open source project has become popular recently: Meshcore. Meshcore has a clear distinction between repeaters and clients (companions) and seems to be a more robust implementation of Lora.
As there are hardly any repeaters (October 2025) in Nijmegen, we have setup a Meshcore repeater in the space as well.
Specs:
Hardware:
- Heltec Vision Master E290
- Professional Lora Antenna with 4,5m coax
//TODO:
- Enhance antenna with a reflector
//Done (4-11-2025)
- added professional antenna (to gain highest possible point.
Useful links:
Apps: https://meshcore.co.uk/apps.html
Flash: https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ (use webgl browser like chromium)
for more meshtastic and meshcore background:
Tips:
- when setting up a repeater, don't forget to do a clock sync and do (set) adverts.
- put your repeater on the internet map
Hackers involved:
Voorstad
(contact: https://mastodon.nl/@voorstad)